Electricity rates in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA ranks 1 of 23 Virginia cities for homes in buildings of 5+ units (61%). Arlington, Virginia has 235,463 residents in 111,530 households; 50.6% heat with electricity.
Arlington is a census-designated place, a Census Bureau statistical area and not an incorporated city; the figures describe Arlington as the Bureau draws it.
Arlington on the map
Arlington County, with Arlington marked
Housing and heating in Arlington
Arlington, VA: 64,158 of 120,746 homes were built before 1980 and 32,173 in 2000 or later. Arlington, VA has 30,259 detached houses, 74,009 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 159 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Arlington, VA
% of homes by decade built, Arlington, VA
- 8pre-40
- 1340s
- 1350s
- 1160s
- 870s
- 1180s
- 990s
- 1400s
- 1210s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Arlington, VA
| Arlington, VA | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington, VA, median year built | 1976 | 1976 | +0 years | 16 of 23 |
| Arlington, VA, built before 1980 | 53.1% | 53.1% | +0.0 points | 9 of 23 |
| Arlington, VA, built 2000 or later | 26.6% | 26.6% | +0.0 points | 9 of 23 |
| Arlington, VA, detached houses | 25.1% | 25.1% | +0.0 points | 21 of 23 |
| Arlington, VA, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 61.3% | 61.3% | +0.0 points | 1 of 23 |
| Arlington, VA, mobile homes | 0.1% | 0.1% | +0.0 points | 14 of 23 |
| Arlington, VA, renter households | 58.2% | 58.2% | +0.0 points | 2 of 23 |
| Arlington, VA, median home value | $864,800 | $864,800 | +$0 | 2 of 23 |
| Arlington, VA, median gross rent a month | $2,275 | $2,275 | +$0 | 8 of 23 |
| Arlington, VA, people per household | 2.08 | 2.08 | +0.00 | 23 of 23 |
Facts about Arlington
- Residents of Arlington, VA, ACS 2023
- 235,4631 of 23 Virginia cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Arlington, VA
- $140,1609 of 23 of those cities
- Households in Arlington, VA
- 111,5302.11 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Arlington, VA
- 41.8%46,670 owners and 64,860 renter households
- Housing units in Arlington, VA
- 120,7469,216 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Arlington, VA
- 50.6%56,398 of 111,530 homes
- Land area of Arlington, VA
- 26.0 sq mi9,057.3 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Arlington, VA
- 1.2%at 1,032 kWh a month over the $140,160 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Arlington, VA
- 974NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 413.7 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Arlington, VA
- 197664,158 of 120,746 homes (53.1%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Arlington, VA
- $864,800$2,275 gross rent a month, 3.16% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Arlington
Compare Arlington with nearby cities
| City near Arlington, VA | Distance from Arlington | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington, VA (this page) | 0 mi | 235,463 | $140,160 | 1976 | $864,800 | 974 | 31.5% |
| West Falls Church, VA | 4.8 mi west | 30,660 (-204,803) | $131,236 (-$8,924) | 1962 (-14 yr) | $658,700 (-$206,100) | 987 (+13) | 19.1% (-12.3 pts) |
| Annandale, VA | 6.0 mi southwest | 41,982 (-193,481) | $112,872 (-$27,288) | 1968 (-8 yr) | $650,100 (-$214,700) | 918 (-56) | 16.4% (-15.0 pts) |
| McLean, VA | 6.7 mi northwest | 50,232 (-185,231) | $250,001 (+$109,841) | 1976 (+0 yr) | $1,304,900 (+$440,100) | 1,017 (+43) | 35.1% (+3.6 pts) |
| Springfield, VA | 8.0 mi southwest | 30,894 (-204,569) | $123,691 (-$16,469) | 1974 (-2 yr) | $622,200 (-$242,600) | 793 (-181) | 15.3% (-16.2 pts) |
| Oakton, VA | 10.9 mi west | 36,776 (-198,687) | $163,662 (+$23,502) | 1983 (+7 yr) | $776,700 (-$88,100) | 823 (-151) | 30.7% (-0.8 pts) |
Who supplies Arlington
Arlington County lists 1 utility for Arlington, VA (235,463 residents): homes pay 14.09 cents per kWh, about $146 a month at 1,032 kWh, 1.2% of the $140,160 Arlington median income. Arlington County page.
Who lives in Arlington: income, cars, homes
In Arlington, VA, 15,881 households own no vehicle and 41,433 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Arlington, VA homes: 37,864 have 3+ bedrooms, 46,781 none or one, median 4.0 rooms. Of 146,947 workers in Arlington, VA, 46,230 work from home, 58,376 drive alone, 23,383 ride transit and 6,353 walk. In Arlington, VA, 25,025 of 62,444 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 54,920 households moved in since 2018 and 14,025 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. In Arlington, VA, 12,740 of 111,530 households earn under $35,000, 14,608 $35,000-$75,000, 32,389 $75,000-$150,000 and 51,793 $150,000 or more. 16,573 residents of Arlington, VA live below the poverty line, and the median age is 35.5.
Household income in Arlington, VA
| Arlington, VA | Value | Rank in Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington, VA, households under $35,000 | 11.4% | 9 of 23 |
| Arlington, VA, households $150,000 or more | 46.4% | 10 of 23 |
| Arlington, VA, residents below poverty | 7.1% | 10 of 23 |
| Arlington, VA, median age | 35.5 | 17 of 23 |
| Arlington, VA, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 31.4% | 23 of 23 |
| Arlington, VA, households without a vehicle | 14.2% | 1 of 23 |
| Arlington, VA, households with 2+ vehicles | 37.1% | 23 of 23 |
| Arlington, VA, workers at home | 31.5% | 2 of 23 |
| Arlington, VA, cost-burdened renters | 40.1% | 20 of 23 |
| Arlington, VA, moved in since 2018 | 49.2% | 3 of 23 |
| Arlington, VA, moved in before 2000 | 12.6% | 16 of 23 |
Outage risk around Arlington
Arlington, VA, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 965 wind and 9 tornado, 413.7 per 100,000 residents of 235,463. Top gust near Arlington, VA: 80 knots, 92 mph. Damage near Arlington, VA: $72.7M.
Reports within 15 miles of Arlington, VA
wind and tornado reports, Arlington, VA
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- 66'16
- 121'17
- 25'18
- 130'19
- 92'20
- 166'21
- 81'22
- 83'23
- 38'24
- 108'25
| Arlington, VA | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington, VA, 2015 | 64 | 0 | 64 |
| Arlington, VA, 2016 | 66 | 0 | 66 |
| Arlington, VA, 2017 | 117 | 4 | 121 |
| Arlington, VA, 2018 | 24 | 1 | 25 |
| Arlington, VA, 2019 | 130 | 0 | 130 |
| Arlington, VA, 2020 | 92 | 0 | 92 |
| Arlington, VA, 2021 | 163 | 3 | 166 |
| Arlington, VA, 2022 | 80 | 1 | 81 |
| Arlington, VA, 2023 | 83 | 0 | 83 |
| Arlington, VA, 2024 | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| Arlington, VA, 2025 | 108 | 0 | 108 |
Cost of living with electricity in Arlington
Arlington, VA: 111,530 households at $1,007 a year per home for electricity (Arlington County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $112.3 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,412 a year per household.
| Group in Arlington, VA | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Arlington, VA median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington, VA, all households | 111,530 | $1,007 | $112.3 million | 0.72% |
| Arlington, VA, homeowners | 46,670 | $1,297 | $60.5 million | 0.93% |
| Arlington, VA, renters | 64,860 | $795 | $51.6 million | 0.57% |
Analyst note on Arlington
Arlington, VA counts 235,463 residents in 111,530 households, on 26.0 square miles. Household income in Arlington, VA is $140,160; 46,670 of its 111,530 households own. 56,398 of the 111,530 occupied homes in Arlington, VA heat with electricity.
Arlington, VA has 120,746 housing units, 9,216 of them vacant or seasonal. Arlington, VA ranks 1 of 23 Virginia cities for households without a vehicle (14.2%). Arlington, VA ranks 2 of 23 Virginia cities for the highest median home value ($864,800).
Arlington, VA ranks 2 of 23 Virginia cities for the share of renter households (58%).
ZIP codes in Arlington
| ZIP area touching Arlington, VA | Share of the ZIP's land inside Arlington | Share of Arlington's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 22207 (Arlington, VA) | 99.4% | 24.7% |
| 22204 (Arlington, VA) | 100.0% | 15.8% |
| 22202 (Arlington, VA) | 100.0% | 15.1% |
| 22205 (Arlington, VA) | 100.0% | 10.5% |
| 22201 (Arlington, VA) | 100.0% | 8.8% |
| 22206 (Arlington, VA) | 97.1% | 7.7% |
| 22203 (Arlington, VA) | 99.1% | 6.0% |
| 22211 (Arlington, VA) | 100.0% | 4.1% |
| 22209 (Arlington, VA) | 100.0% | 2.9% |
| 22213 (Arlington, VA) | 100.0% | 2.3% |
| 22214 (Arlington, VA) | 100.0% | 1.9% |
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Questions on Arlington
Arlington: what is the electricity rate?
Arlington, VA has no price of its own; its 235,463 residents are served by one of 1 utility, and a 1,032 kWh month costs $146.
Arlington: how does it rank among Virginia cities?
Arlington, VA: rank 1 of 23 by its 235,463 residents, rank 9 of 23 by $140,160 median income.
Arlington: how many homes heat with electricity?
Arlington, VA: 56,398 of 111,530 occupied homes, 50.6%; Arlington County 50.6%.
Arlington: how much income goes to electricity?
At 1,032 kWh a month, 1.2% of the $140,160 median income in Arlington, VA.
Arlington: damaging storms reported nearby?
974 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Arlington, VA, 2015 to 2025, 413.7 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Arlington?
Arlington, VA: median home built 1976; 64,158 of 120,746 homes (53.1%) predate 1980, 30,259 are detached and 74,009 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Arlington, VA households have no car?
15,881 households; 41,433 have two or more.
How big are the homes in Arlington, VA?
37,864 of 120,746 homes have 3+ bedrooms; median 4.0 rooms.
How many people in Arlington, VA work from home?
46,230 of 146,947 workers.